Single core overload problem

Sorry folks, another CPU overload complaint. I'm having crazy overloads which seem to be specific to core 2 of my G5 2.0 GHz Dual core processor. Core 2 will max out resulting in crackling audio when simply playing chords on one soft synth. I have experimented with different synths, but the problem still seems inherent although the severity seems to fluctuate depending on the synth used. Core 1 often lies idle while core 2 is going nuts and overloading. Changing some tracks to different busses seems to do nothing to change the distribution of processing to the other core.
This problem is rendering my rig almost unusable, because as soon as i introduce more instruments/tracks into the mix, it just completely maxes out and dies.
I am running 12Gb Ram, so it's definitely not that which is causing issues. Running Motu Ultralite interface, which is apparently fairly robust.
Can anyone make any suggestions? I've tried a lot of other answers on this forum to similar issues, all to no avail.
Any help will be VERY much appreciated!
Thanks
Bob

there is an instrument that is already recorded?
Maybe Kontakt? (does not support multicore)
Please give me more info about the Software instruments
if you don't want that... try to freeze all heavy 3rd party plugins... some of them does not support freeze (Omnisphere sometimes..not always)... if you enconter problem with an instrumen try to bounce it as audio in real time!
SOLO MODE MUST BE SET AS
this allow you to bounce SOLO tracks and Savings CPU power!
Somtime i forget this very good function but this is the Logic 7 setting!!!
I'm a old school Logic user
I always set as Saving CPU... this is a great feature...
ONLY LOGIC can do that!
I use Logic 8 without use new features... Logic 7 was better...
That is why on my machines LP8 is Rock Solid!!!
LP8 sounds better tha lp7... of course
G

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